The King Center, established by Coretta Scott King, is dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit this site today, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday (he was born in 1929), to read about the civil rights pioneer, listen to his speeches and more.

Number to Know

1986: Year when Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a national holiday. Today is King’s birthday.

This Day in History

Jan. 15, 1967: The first Super Bowl is played. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in Los Angeles.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Football star Drew Brees (34)

Daily Quote

“He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.